Product Design | UX UI | Brand & Graphic Design | Illustration | Brand Identity Design | Project Manager An experienced leader with over a decade of expertise in UX/UI, visual, brand, and marketing design, complemented by robust project management experience. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, essential for creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Currently, I lead the product design team for a marketplace platform operating across 17 countries, honing my skills in delivering user experiences that are both visually appealing and functionally effective. Additionally, I lead the GFG Group Design System project from scratch, ensuring consistency and efficiency in our design processes. I bring extensive project management experience, having directed cross-functional teams of designers, developers, project managers, and marketers. This background has equipped me with a strong ability to integrate design with business needs and technical constraints. My e-commerce experience further enhances my capacity to anticipate and address user expectations effectively, resulting in innovative and impactful solutions. In agile environments, I thrive in fast-paced, iterative settings, which has deepened my appreciation for flexibility and adaptability in design. My experience with agile frameworks has enabled me to manage complex projects while maintaining a focus on user needs and business objectives. Communication and presentation are central to my approach. I excel at articulating design concepts to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and fostering collaboration. My ability to convey complex ideas clearly has been instrumental in securing buy-in and achieving successful outcomes. Get in touch with me if there are any opportunities for Senior or Leadership roles in dynamic industries with outstanding teams. What I Have Been Doing: • Over 10 years of experience in design and project management in e-commerce/marketplace and digital services (D2C/B2C/B2B). • Working with both scaled-up design teams and startups, including structuring workframes, workflows, and processes for design teams. • Mentoring team members, including designers, project managers, and content managers. • Solving problems with a designer’s eye and a business mindset. • Experience working in international markets: Europe (DACH, FR, IT, UK, PL), Asia (South Korea, SEA), LATAM, AZA, and CIS.

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Product Design | UX UI | Brand & Graphic Design | Illustration | Brand Identity Design | Project Manager An experienced leader with over a decade of expertise in UX/UI, visual, brand, and marketing design, complemented by robust project management experience. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, essential for creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Currently, I lead the product design team for a marketplace platform operating across 17 countries, honing my skills in delivering user experiences that are both visually appealing and functionally effective. Additionally, I lead the GFG Group Design System project from scratch, ensuring consistency and efficiency in our design processes. I bring extensive project management experience, having directed cross-functional teams of designers, developers, project managers, and marketers. This background has equipped me with a strong ability to integrate design with business needs and technical constraints. My e-commerce experience further enhances my capacity to anticipate and address user expectations effectively, resulting in innovative and impactful solutions. In agile environments, I thrive in fast-paced, iterative settings, which has deepened my appreciation for flexibility and adaptability in design. My experience with agile frameworks has enabled me to manage complex projects while maintaining a focus on user needs and business objectives. Communication and presentation are central to my approach. I excel at articulating design concepts to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and fostering collaboration. My ability to convey complex ideas clearly has been instrumental in securing buy-in and achieving successful outcomes. Get in touch with me if there are any opportunities for Senior or Leadership roles in dynamic industries with outstanding teams. What I Have Been Doing: • Over 10 years of experience in design and project management in e-commerce/marketplace and digital services (D2C/B2C/B2B). • Working with both scaled-up design teams and startups, including structuring workframes, workflows, and processes for design teams. • Mentoring team members, including designers, project managers, and content managers. • Solving problems with a designer’s eye and a business mindset. • Experience working in international markets: Europe (DACH, FR, IT, UK, PL), Asia (South Korea, SEA), LATAM, AZA, and CIS.

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Product Design | UX UI | Brand & Graphic Design | Illustration | Brand Identity Design | Project Manager

An experienced leader with over a decade of expertise in UX/UI, visual, brand, and marketing design, complemented by robust project management experience.

Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, essential for creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Currently, I lead the product design team for a marketplace platform operating across 17 countries, honing my skills in delivering user experiences that are both visually appealing and functionally effective. Additionally, I lead the GFG Group Design System project from scratch, ensuring consistency and efficiency in our design processes.

I bring extensive project management experience, having directed cross-functional teams of designers, developers, project managers, and marketers. This background has equipped me with a strong ability to integrate design with business needs and technical constraints. My e-commerce experience further enhances my capacity to anticipate and address user expectations effectively, resulting in innovative and impactful solutions.

In agile environments, I thrive in fast-paced, iterative settings, which has deepened my appreciation for flexibility and adaptability in design. My experience with agile frameworks has enabled me to manage complex projects while maintaining a focus on user needs and business objectives.

Communication and presentation are central to my approach. I excel at articulating design concepts to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and fostering collaboration. My ability to convey complex ideas clearly has been instrumental in securing buy-in and achieving successful outcomes.

Get in touch with me if there are any opportunities for Senior or Leadership roles in dynamic industries with outstanding teams.

What I Have Been Doing:
• Over 10 years of experience in design and project management in e-commerce/marketplace and digital services (D2C/B2C/B2B).
• Working with both scaled-up design teams and startups, including structuring workframes, workflows, and processes for design teams.
• Mentoring team members, including designers, project managers, and content managers.
• Solving problems with a designer’s eye and a business mindset.
• Experience working in international markets: Europe (DACH, FR, IT, UK, PL), Asia (South Korea, SEA), LATAM, AZA, and CIS.

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Skills

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Email Design
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Web Design
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T-shirt Design
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Social Media Design
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Product Design
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Experience Level

Email Design
Expert
Web Design
Expert
T-shirt Design
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Pencil Illustration
Expert
Narrative Illustration
Expert
Logo
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Figma
Expert
Fashion Illustration
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Editorial Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
App Design
Expert
Advertising Illustration
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

MA Fine Art at University of the Arts London (Chelsea)
September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Master of Design (Illustration Design) at Kookmin University
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Other

Skills

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Email Design
We
Web Design
T-
T-shirt Design
So
Social Media Design
Pr
Product Design
See more

Experience Level

Email Design
Expert
Web Design
Expert
T-shirt Design
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Pencil Illustration
Expert
Narrative Illustration
Expert
Logo
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Figma
Expert
Fashion Illustration
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Editorial Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
App Design
Expert
Advertising Illustration
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
See more